| Term | Definition |
| abrupt | happening suddenly or unexpectedly |
| acknowledge | to admit; to recognize and answer |
| adorn | to add beauty to |
| defiance | bold resistance; an attitude or behavior that opposes someone or something powerful |
| dismal | unpleasantly dim and gloomy; unhappy |
| folly | foolishness |
| illuminate | to give light to |
| inevitable | certain to happen; unavoidable |
| mere | only |
| pamper | to give special care; privilege, and protection |
| perplex | puzzle; uncertainty and confusion |
| reverence | feeling or attitude of deep respect |
| trounce | thoroughly beat or defeat |
| unique | unusual, no like or equal; highly unusual or extremely rare |
| valor | great courage or bravery |